Symon Wilde is eyeing more Group success with Plenty Of Ammo this autumn, with the Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) emerging as a potential main target.
The lightly raced six-year-old mare had a strong spring campaign, kicking off with an unlucky second in the Listed Paris Lane Stakes (1400m) before claiming victory in the Group 2 Crystal Mile (1600m) at The Valley. She wrapped up her preparation with a ninth-place finish in the Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) behind Atishu, leaving her career record at an impressive five wins from just eight starts.
“We want to win another Group race – the obvious one is to return to The Valley and target the Sunline Stakes, also over 1600 metres against her own sex,” Wilde told Racing.com.
“We want to build up and consolidate her record. If she’s flying in her trackwork, then we could come back to racing in the Orr Stakes, but at this stage, my preference is to stay against her own sex.”
The Group 2 Sunline Stakes (1600m) on March 22 is shaping as an ideal lead-up to an open Group 1 tilt in the Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington just a week later.
“Everything is on the table,” Wilde added.
“I would love to see her get out to 2000 metres at some stage as well.”
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